Gov. Pillen Issues Statement and Outlines Actions Relative to Removal of Capitol Pictures by Sen. Cavanaugh

January 14, 2025LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen provided the following statement relative to the recent removal of pictures in the Capitol by Senator Machaela Cavanaugh: “I share Nebraskans’ profound disappointment in Senator Cavanaugh’s conduct in the State Capitol on Wednesday, January 7.

Lewiston BoysTake Mudecas Championship

For the first time in 20 years, the Lewiston Boys Basketball team won the Mudecas Championship Title last week. This is also the first time in 28 years the team has won B Division. The team, led by Coach Kyle Asche, was in high spirits after the win.

Election May 12, 2026

Candidates that have filed for election this week: Patrick Hatfield - Pawnee City Council Josie Friedly - DuBois Village Board Emily Norman - Pawnee City Mayor Gavin McHenry - Commissionert District 2 Previously FiledRobert Couillard - Burchard Village Board Nick Boomgaarn - Commissioner District 3...

December Traffic Fatality Toll

Nebraska Department of Transportation Jan. 15, 2026(Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of December 2025, fifteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.15• These 15 fatalities occurred in 15 fatal crashes.

From Our Files

According to Ron Klaus of the Nebraska Department of Roads, the work that is being done from the Kansas line to Hwy 8 on Hwy 65 is progressing well considering that the weather this fall and this winter so far has been good.

Sticky Floors & Petit Fours

It’s a new year and a great time to begin to elevate your home. A very easy and simple way to bring elegance and sophistication into your home is to use embroidered dish towels. These can be made rather easily right at home without too much fuss.

From “nobody had a band” to the Goddess of Liberty Riding Dick Vedder’s Fat Gray Horse

We are so proud of our marching bands from the 1900s (as in 1960s on). The high school bands marched in parades all over the area. But the history of bands participating in parades goes waaaay back to 1878.These stories are drawn from a fantastically-detailed newspaper article by Frank. A.

Pawnee City School Spirit Crochet Along

Welcome to section 12 of the Pawnee City School Spirit Crochet Along!Let’s grab our hooks and begin! Row 1: Ch 2. Dc in the first 132 stitches. Change to black and dc in the next 4 stitches. Change to red and dc in each remaining stitch. Turn (204) Row 2: Ch 2. Dc in the first 68 stitches.

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsMonday, Jan 197:30 p.m.-Alcoholics Anonymous at the Methodist Church in DuBois.8:30 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.Tuesday, Jan 208:30 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.10:30 a.